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3 associations recognize UMA and ABA for efforts during the pandemic

3 associations recognize UMA and ABA for efforts during the pandemic

July 24, 2021 | by Shandra Martinez |

The United Motorcoach Association (UMA) and the American Bus Association (ABA) were recently honored for working together since the first days of the pandemic to…

Alabama operator drives rare GMC Greyhound to final destination

Alabama operator drives rare GMC Greyhound to final destination

June 25, 2021 | by Shandra Martinez |

Alan Thrasher recently had the honor of driving yet another GMC Greyhound to its final destination. This time, he was behind the wheel of a…

Colonial Pipeline shutdown prompts reports of fuel shortages 

Colonial Pipeline shutdown prompts reports of fuel shortages 

May 12, 2021 | by Shandra Martinez |

As 17 states declare emergencies over the Colonial Pipeline shutdown caused by a cyberattack, there are reports of fuel shortages in some parts of the…

Restored Scenicruiser brings back memories at EXPO

Restored Scenicruiser brings back memories at EXPO

May 6, 2021 | by Shandra Martinez |

Stepping up into a 1954 Scenicruiser brought back memories for Alan Thrasher, recalling driving a version that had been outfitted with bunks and converted to…

Operators share success stories, restart strategies, challenges and goals

Operators share success stories, restart strategies, challenges and goals

January 28, 2021 | by Bus & Motorcoach News |

A survey completed by 151 United Motorcoach Association members showed the collective focus during the pandemic has been on the financial side of their businesses,…

Carolina Opry offers holiday destination for group travel

Carolina Opry offers holiday destination for group travel

November 12, 2020 | by Shandra Martinez |

In many parts of the country, operators who have customers interested in traveling find many destinations are closed to groups due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

…

RV and truck repair help motorcoach garages create new revenue stream

RV and truck repair help motorcoach garages create new revenue stream

September 17, 2020 | by Shandra Martinez |

While the COVID-19 pandemic has shuttered most of the travel industry, it has turned into a boon for the recreational vehicle (RV) market. This has…

Virtual Summit wraps up with RESTART ideas and inspirations

Virtual Summit wraps up with RESTART ideas and inspirations

September 10, 2020 | by Shandra Martinez |

As the global pandemic has brought most of his business to a halt, Alan Robinson has made a point of shifting out of the driver’s…

Disco-dancing motorcoach operator aims to ‘spread a little joy’ with video

Disco-dancing motorcoach operator aims to ‘spread a little joy’ with video

September 9, 2020 | by Shandra Martinez |

The son of one of the famed Thrasher Brothers, Alan Thrasher may not be a singer but he is entertaining people with his moves.

The…

Operators can highlight CDC compliance with UMA’s AssurClean

Operators can highlight CDC compliance with UMA’s AssurClean

July 2, 2020 | by Shandra Martinez |

Navigating the options when it comes to cleaning products, disinfecting policies and procedures in a post-COVID-19 world can be overwhelming. 

“Everybody is selling some sort…

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